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100% of Georgetown College students receive aid from Financial Planning, demonstrating our commitment to make a great education affordable.

Financial planning and aid through merit scholarships, grants, loans and work-study can help you pay the cost of your education. 100% of GC students receive financial aid, with a total of $22 million in scholarships and aid administered annually by the college.

Admissions and the Financial Planning Office staff will partner with you to help you evaluate your costs and apply for financial assistance. Be sure to file your FAFSA promptly in order to receive your official financial planning and aid package as early as possible. Refer to the timeline below for other important dates.

Financial Planning & Aid Timeline

Date

Action

January 1

Earliest date for submitting your completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is completed EVERY academic year and should be completed AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after January 1st. Even if you or your parents have not filed taxes for the previous year, the FAFSA can be completed with an ESTIMATE of those numbers.Don’t miss out on potential funding – file the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

January

College Goal Sunday: For KY residents, there are various sites throughout the state that KASFAA (Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) presents. This is an opportunity to ask one-on-one financial aid questions and get assistance in completing your FAFSA. Check the KASFAA website, www.kasfaa.com for site locations and times. Not a KY resident? No problem! Check with your state’s Higher Education organization to see about similar programs.

May 1

Recognized National College Enrollment Deposit Date. The date by which you should make a college choice.